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This 1993 Toyota MR2 was originally purchased from King’s Toyota in Cincinnati, Ohio and driven sparingly until going into storage five years ago. Currently showing 56k miles, it is powered by a 2.2 liter inline-four with a 5-speed manual transmission. Later donated to a charity and auctioned off, the seller purchased the car from the winning bidder as a potential candidate for a V6 conversion. After evaluating the condition, the seller decided it should be preserved. Recent work includes a complete brake system rebuild, and an oil and filter change with new spark plugs and ignition wires. This MR2 is sold with a clean Carfax, the original keys, recent parts receipts, a showroom brochure, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The body is finished in Turquoise Pearl (746), which was only available in 1993. The paint presents well and shows minor scratches in the clear coat. Recent additions include Hella H4 headlights and a new antenna mast. The factory alloy wheels wear Toyo tires with 2004 date codes and are said to have 90% tread remaining on the front and 60% on the rear.

The interior appears to be stock, with the driver’s seat showing minimal wear with only minor wrinkling on the bolster. All controls and gauges are reported to work well with cold A/C, but the seller notes that the fan has an audible vibration at the highest setting. This MR2 is a basic model that features manual steering, but factory options include a cassette stereo with eight speakers, power windows, power locks, cruise control, and intermittent wipers.

Power comes from a 5S-FE 2.2 liter 16V DOHC 4-cylinder paired with a 5 speed manual transmission. The seller reports that this is a 49 state car producing 135hp but easily passed the California emissions test. The Carfax shows the fuel pump was replaced in 2003 and the seller has personally rebuilt the brakes with new front calipers and a new right side parking brake cable. All fluids have been renewed except for the transmission fluid, and the timing belt is believed to be the original. Recent work includes an oil and filter change with synthetic oil, a new air filter, new spark plugs, ignition wires, and a left rear wheel bearing. No receipts are available from before the seller’s purchase but all parts receipts from recent work will be included.

The underside shows no damage and minimal corrosion. The seller mentions that typical surface rust can be seen on the exhaust, suspension arms, and some fasteners.